By Marilyn Zink
Quick now, what do you think about when you think of Italy.
I`m guessing you said pasta, right?
I`m thinking of basil, pesto, olive oil and sundried tomatoes.
I`m also thinking of making some herb-infused oil with basil. I have this sweet tasting basil growing in a huge half barrel in our yard with tomatoes […]
By Marilyn Zink
Everyone experiences stress and I mean everyone - even plants!
You can tell a plant is stressed when it’s leaves droop - either because it’s just been moved or because it’s not getting enough water or nutrients.
But I’m here to talk about stress people experience - whether it’s from moving (that’s a biggie) financial […]
By Marilyn Zink
Just as the foundation of a house is important in constructing the house, so is planning an herb garden.
When you take the time to plan an herb garden, you will be rewarded later on.
While it may take some time, thought and effort to plan the herb garden, it will also save you headaches when […]
By Marilyn Zink
I was relaxing in my chair, looking at my herb garden the other day thinking – this is nice.It was a sunny afternoon, the birds were chirping and it was just a nice place to be, a herbal sanctuary.
And I thought about all the people who would benefit from learning how to create […]
By Marilyn Zink
“Salad is not for the faint of heart.”
Our server made that pronouncement while making the best traditional made-from-scratch Caesar salad I have ever tasted. It was at the Masthead Restaurant in the funky little fishing village of Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island.
‘I like her already,” I thought to myself, while watching her mix […]